Prevention of anaemia (low iron) in pregnancy
What is the study about?
PANDA is a research programme that aims to prevent anaemia in pregnancy to avoid health problems for women & their infants e.g. premature baby, low birth weight baby, headaches, dizziness using iron supplements during pregnancy.
Who can take part?
- Are you expecting a single baby?
- Less than 16 weeks pregnant?
- Do not have anaemia?
- Aged 18 or over
What is involved?
- Attend 2 antenatal hospital visits which are part of your routine care
- Take iron supplement or placebo tablets from around 12-16 weeks pregnant to 6 weeks after birth of your baby
- Answer some short questionnaires during the study
Tell me more
PANDA - Clinical Trials Unit - NHS Blood and Transplant [external]
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How do I take part?
If you have any questions about this study or would like to take part, please call or email us on our contact details below.
Contact Research Midwives
Julie Lavin – 07768 490736
Annie Clark – 07776 559890
Dr Angela Kerrigan- 0151 678 5111 ex 8640